Not Your Every Day Tuna Salad ... Picnic Style

Name: Not Your Every Day Tuna Salad ... Picnic Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces elbow macaroni; 14 ounces starkist chunk light tuna, in water (two packages, now you can use any brand, but I like this the best); 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 red pepper, diced; 1 yellow pepper, diced; 3 large celery ribs, diced fine; ½ cup red onion; ½ cup radish, thin diced; 1 (4 ounce) cansliced black olives; 3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley; ¾ cup plain yogurt; 4 tablespoons mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon kosher salt (to taste)

Servings: persons

12 ounces elbow macaroni
14 ounces starkist chunk light tuna, in water (two packages, now you can use any brand, but I like this the best)
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 red pepper, diced
1 yellow pepper, diced
3 large celery ribs, diced fine
½ cup red onion
½ cup radish, thin diced
1 (4 ounce) cansliced black olives
3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
¾ cup plain yogurt
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon kosher salt (to taste)

1
Pasta -- Cook the pasta according to directions.
2
Make sure to add plenty of salt when you cook the pasta.
3
Drain well and then set to the side to let cool.
4
I like to add just a drizzle of olive oil to the pasta so it doesn't stick.
5
Dressing -- In a large bowl, add the yogurt, mayo, red wine vinegar, dijon, red pepper flakes, black pepper and salt and mix well.
6
Salad -- Now to the bowl with the dressing -- add the chopped peppers, onions, celery, radishes and toss well.
7
Add the pasta, tuna, just lightly broken up and the fresh parsley and dill and toss.
8
Check for any extra seasoning, salt and pepper if needed.
9
That's all -- Just serve over a small bed of field greens, with some fresh tomato slices from the market and maybe some fresh homemade bread.
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It makes for a great dinner, or even just a side with some BBQ chicken or steak.
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Or just a light lunch.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces elbow macaroni, 14 ounces starkist chunk light tuna, in water (two packages, now you can use any brand, but I like this the best), 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained, 1 red pepper, diced, and more.

Yes, Not Your Every Day Tuna Salad ... Picnic Style falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!